…a report noting that U.S. sales and distribution of antibiotics approved for use in food animals fell ten percent in 2016. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
USDA Seeks Applications for $10 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…approaches that address some of the nation’s most pressing natural resource concerns. This year, NRCS is focusing funding in these areas: Grazing Lands: Helping livestock producers make grazing management decisions,…
Antibiotic Use in Livestock Drops
The Food and Drug Administration began keeping records on antibiotic use in livestock animals in 2009. For the first time since then, the agency says antibiotic usage dropped. Sales of…
Senators Calling for House-Passed ELD Mandate Delay
…trailer longer. It would only add to what is already a stressful time in the animals’ lives. The comfort and safety of our cargo is of utmost importance.” He adds…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…Montpelier, Vermont, $546,386 Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia, $600,000 Arcadia Food, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, $$597,124 Appalachian Sustainable Development, Abingdon, Virginia, $473,915 Seattle Tilth Association, Seattle, Washington, $597,846 Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship,…
NIFA Funds Food Safety and Nutrition to Promote Safe Food Supply
…The website offers resources on how to manage use of these drugs in animals while conserving their effectiveness for humans. A project at Washington State University is investigating how a…
Exploring a World without Food Animals
…food animals from U.S. production would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but not by the full 49 percent of agricultural emissions that animals currently contribute. Rather, greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture…
Livestock Haulers Get Waiver From ELDS Regulations
…serious challenges for livestock haulers and the animals in their care,” said NPPC President Ken Maschhoff, a pork producer from Carlyle, Ill. “This waiver will give the department time to…
Oregon Representative Releases Alternative Farm Bill
…SNAP benefits are going to be drug tested, then tests should also be done for the “overuse of antibiotics in animals.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
U.S. Poultry Groups Applaud WTO’s Indonesian Ruling
U.S. poultry groups are pleased the World Trade Organization confirmed Indonesia’s import restrictions for horticultural products and animals and animal products are against WTO rules. The WTO has rejected Indonesia’s…
USDA Chief Scientist Responds to WHO Antibiotic Recommendations
…alignment with U.S. policy and aren’t supported by sound science. “The recommendations incorrectly combine disease prevention with growth promotion in animals,” she says. “The WHO previously requested the standards for…
NIFA to Invest in Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms. The $3.5 million in grants is available through NIFA’s Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program. The BRAG program supports applied and fundamental research to…
WHO Takes a Strong Stand Against Antibiotics in Animals
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a strong statement this week against the use of all antibiotics in healthy food-producing animals. The WHO says overuse and misuse of antibiotics in…
Agri View: Cattle Rustling or Cruelty
Everett Griner talks about cattle being shot with rifles in today’s Agri View. Is this cattle rustling or cruelty to animals? Cattle Rustling or Cruelty Image credit: Cattle Rustling 101/NC…